Chapter 31: Obstetrics and Neonatal Care Flashcards Preview

____ or womb is responsible for contractions during labor and pushes the infant through the birth canal

uterus

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_____ is made of the vagina and cervix

birth canal

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the ____ completes the passageway from the uterus to the outside world for the infant

birth canal

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the _____ is disk shaped and attached to inner lining of uterus. it is connected to the fetus by the umbilical cord

placenta

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the _____ is the lifeline of the fetus

umbilical cord

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the umbilical cord connects the ____ and the ____ through the _____

connects the woman and the fetus through the placenta

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the ______ carries oxygen and blood from the woman to the heart of the fetus

umbilical vein

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the _____ carry deoxygenated blood from the heart of the fetus to the woman

umbilical arteries

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the fetus developed in a fluid-filled membrane called the

amniotic sac

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there is about ____-____ ml of amniotic fluid in the amniotic sac that protects the floating fetus

500-1,000

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normal changes during pregnancy involve these three systems

CV, respiratory, and musculoskeletal

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in pregnancy ___ shift from their normal positions

organs

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in the ____ trimester there is rapid uterine growth

2nd

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there is ___ resp rate and ___ TV/minute volume

INC resp rate, DEC TV/minute volume

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blood volume rate increases by __% and heart rate increases by ___% by the end of the third trimester

BV INC by 50% and HR INC by 20%

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in the ____ trimester there is an increased risk of vomiting and potential aspiration following trauma due to changes in the GI tract

3rd

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braxton hicks contractions are

false labor

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what are the three stages of labor

dilation of cervixdelivery of infantdelivery of placenta

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the first stage of labor begins with

onset of contractions as fetus enters the birth canal

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the first stage of labor ends when

the cervix is fully dilated

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the ____ is usually the longest (avg of 16 hours for first delivery)

first stage

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at the end of the third trimester is ____ when the head of the fetus descends into the womans pelvis

lightening

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the 2nd stage of labor begins when the

fetus begins to encounter the birth canal

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the 2nd stage of labor ends when the

fetus is born

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in the 2nd stage of labor contractions are

closer together and longer

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in the 2nd stage of labor the ____ bulges significantly and the top of the infant's head begins to appear at the vaginal opening (crowning)

perineum

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the 3rd stage of labor begins with the

birth of the infant

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the 3rd stage of labor ends with the

delivery of the placenta

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the placenta must completely separate from the

uterine wall

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_____ is pregnancy induced hypertension

preeclampsia

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preeclampsia occurs around the ___ week of gestation

30th week

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_____ involves seizures that result from hypertension

eclampsia

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pregnant patients with eclampsia are placed on their left side to prevent

supine hypotensive syndrome

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supine hypotensive syndrome is caused by

compression of the descending aorta and inferior vena cava by the uterus when the patient lies supine

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____ may be a sign of an ectopic pregnancy

internal bleeding

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leading cause of maternal death in the 1st trimester is

internal hemorrhage in the abdomen following the rupture of an ectopic pregnancy

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____ is when the placenta separated prematurely from the wall of the uterus

abruptio placenta

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placenta previa is when the placenta

develops over and covers the cervix

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gestational diabetes will clear up after

delivery

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treatment of gestational diabetes is

the same as for any other patient with diabetes

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Prompt hospital treatment should be provided for a pregnant woman with vaginal bleeding. Which of the following should not be done in this emergency?a.Place a sanitary pad or trauma dressing in the vagina.b.Place her on her left side during transport.c.Give her high-flow oxygen.d.Save any tissue that may be passed from the vagina.

a.Place a sanitary pad or trauma dressing in the vagina.

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An unruptured amniotic sac may contain a foul-smelling, greenish color fluid. This information must be:

relayed in your report to medical control

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As soon as the head is delivered, use the index finger of your other hand to feel whether the umbilical cord is wrapped around the neck. This condition is commonly called:

a nuchal cord

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Post delivery care includes drying the baby off, wrapping it immediately in a blanket or towel, and placing it on one side with:

the head slightly lower than the rest of the body

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Once the infant is born, the umbilical cord is of no further use to the mother or infant. Post delivery care of the umbilical cord is important because:

infection is easily transmitted through the cord to the baby

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To slow bleeding, you can massage the mother's abdomen in a firm, circular motion after the baby is delivered, stimulating the uterus to contract. You can also:

place the infant on the mothers breast to nurse

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Excessive bleeding occurs when the bleeding exceeds:

500 ml

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full-term fetus grows and develops inside the uterus for approximately _________ weeks.

40 weeks

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Which of the following does not occur during the second stage of labor?- The fetus enters the birth canal.- Lightening occurs.- The mother may feel pressure on her rectum.- The perineum will begin to bulge.

- Lightening occurs.

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Which of the following is not measured using the Apgar score?- grimace or irritability- pulse- weight- activity or muscle tone

weight

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In what situation is it acceptable to place your sterile gloved fingers into the vagina?- breech delivery- limb presentation- prolapsed cord- both a and c

both a and c (prolapsed cord and breech delivery)

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most serious complications of spontaneous abortion are ___ and ____

bleeding and infection

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if a prolapsed cord is present, transport the mother in ___ position

trendelenburg/knee-chest position

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INC ______ affect the musculoskeletal system by making joints loose

hormone levels

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once labor has begun it cant be slowed but in the ____ there is time to transport